Program Guidelines & Criteria
The Oberholtzer Foundation accepts applications for a stay on Mallard Island that reflect our mission and Strategic Plan.
Vision: We envision a world where people understand and honor their relationship with the arts, indigenous culture, and nature.
Mission: We foster Ober’s legacy and North Woods island home as a source of inspiration, renewal, and connection to Indigenous Peoples, kindred spirits, and the natural world. Gi-bezhig-oomin (we are all one)
Thank you for your interest in Mallard Island and the Oberholtzer Foundation! We are currently have a few openings for Volunteer Work Weeks.
VOLUNTEER WORK WEEKS
We are currently accepting applications for Volunteer Work Weeks.
Work weeks are themed around carpentry (projects big and small), archives (book, map and other archive material care), and gardening (weeding & planting). Participants provide their own breakfast and lunch, and cooking teams are developed for dinner, meaning that volunteers are paired together to plan, shop for, and cook one dinner for the group during their stay.
Work week volunteers do not pay a fee, but rather exchange labor for time on Mallard Island.
Note: Mallard Island is rustic with outhouses and no running water. Learn more about MALLARD ISLAND.
2026 Work Week Opportunities:
Spring Carpentry Work Week: May 25-30 (Monday-Saturday)
Archive Work Week: May 31-June 6 (Sunday-Saturday)
Gardening Work Week: June 7-12 (Sunday-Friday)
Fall Carpentry Work Week: September 6-11 (Sunday-Friday)
Please reach out to tom@eober.org if you have questions or need more information.
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